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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220022730125 · 09/19/2002 · Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall down stairs
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1.36 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
Operator
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
Mine
2600677

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND THE PLANT INSPECTING EQUIPMENT AND MAKING ADJUSTMENT TO F-20 FAN FOR PRODUCTION PURPOSES WHEN HE SOMEHOW STEPPED IN SOME GREASE. DURING THE ABOVE PROCESS HE THEN WE NT DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS TO RETURN TO THE CONTROL ROOM WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE STEP AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 6 STAIRS BEFORE CATCHING HIMSELF AND COMING TO A STOP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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